The Sweet Sap

189-11 Northern Boulevard, Queens, NY 11358
Asian / Fusion
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
58
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Inspectors have visited The Sweet Sap three times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 8, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to five violations.

“Food contact surface not properly washed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Queens average 75, so The Sweet Sap trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
58
Dec 20, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82
Aug 25, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Sweet Sap last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Sweet Sap on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Sweet Sap?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Sweet Sap.

How does The Sweet Sap compare to other restaurants in Queens?

The Sweet Sap most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has The Sweet Sap's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Sweet Sap have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Sweet Sap means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is The Sweet Sap inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Sweet Sap is inspected roughly once per year on average.